SRE - Freelance Security & Automation Engineer (Pentesting Focus)

Mindrift; Leeds; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Freelance Security & Automation Engineer focused on pentesting. In this exciting role, you'll leverage your expertise in Linux and web security to train AI systems in identifying vulnerabilities. Work remotely and flexibly on groundbreaking AI projects that allow you to make a tangible impact in the field. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your skills, enrich your portfolio, and contribute to the ethical advancement of AI technology. If you're enthusiastic about tackling challenges and shaping the future, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work

Opportunity to work on AI projects

Portfolio enhancement

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Linux administration and automation are essential.
• Experience with web security and AI security risks is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute code injection attacks to identify vulnerabilities.
• Train AI systems to exploit security weaknesses ethically.

Skills

Linux administration

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Web security

Networking protocols

Cloud security

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant security certifications (OSCP, CEH, CISSP, OSWE)

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nessus

Nmap

Docker

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

SRE - Freelance Security & Automation Engineer (Pentesting Focus)

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About The Company
At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

Our goal? Advance the field of artificial intelligence through collaborative Generative AI projects with domain experts. The Mindrift platform allows experts to dive into a variety of tasks ranging from creating training prompts for AI models to refining AI responses for better relevance.

You'll have the unique opportunity to contribute to AI development anywhere, at anytime. Flexible, community-focused, and innovative—without the need for developer skills.

About The Role
Generative AI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills.

In this role, you will use your skills to train AI systems to identify and exploit security weaknesses in a controlled and ethical manner.

Your role will involve designing and executing a code injection attack to identify vulnerabilities in an AI-powered computer agent. You'll receive an onboarding session and sample documentation to guide you through the process. In practice, this means working with Docker containers, writing Bash and Python scripts, modifying HTML files, crafting malicious Linux commands, etc.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Strong Linux administration and automation skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Experience with web security (HTTP, API security, web scraping, DOM manipulation).
• Knowledge of AI security risks, including prompt injection, adversarial attacks, and AI red teaming.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols, OS security, and web application security.
• Cloud security expertise (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD security)
• Proficiency in English: advanced (C1) or above
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with teams.
• Our freelance role is fully remote, so you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available and enthusiasm to take on a challenge.

Preferred Skills:

• Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Nmap).
• Experience in AI red teaming, adversarial ML, LLM security testing.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top Ten, MITRE ATT&CK, and other security frameworks.
• Relevant security certifications (OSCP, CEH, CISSP, OSWE, API Security Architect).
• Experience in automating security tasks, securing DevOps workflows, and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits:

• Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that works with your schedule and commitments.
• Be part of an exciting AI project.
• Enrich your portfolio with new experience.
• Make a tangible impact on the quality of AI.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting